1. Drew Brees. Brees was the best quarterback in fantasy football last season, and he did most of this with an injured Marques Colston. Well, Colston is back and Brees looks as good as ever. I predict another monster season.
2. Tom Brady: I'd be tempted to put him at #1, but his rustiness could be an issue at the beginning of the season and it remains to be seen how well he's recovered from injury. He's looked strong in the preseason, but that's no sure thing. Now that we've thrown out the risk factors, Brady is a fantasy stud and could easily be the best in football.
3. Peyton Manning: The closest thing there is to a sure thing. Never misses a start, rarely has a bad start, has talented receivers by his side, and seems to put up the same great numbers season after season. Owners should feel good every Sunday with Manning at their side.
4. Aaron Rodgers. With Brett Favre getting so much hype this season, it's hard to remember that his replacement in Green Bay is better than he is. Rodgers was great in 2008, with better numbers than Peyton Manning. His rush numbers are impressive and he has great receivers. Rodgers will be a great fantasy QB.
5. Philip Rivers. Rivers has broken out these past few years, and was a great quarterback last season. With injuries to LaDanian Tomlinson, his progress was somewhat hindered, but LT is healthy this season and Rivers has an improved receiving core.
6. Kurt Warner. Who knew the old man still had it? What an amazing 2008 it was for Warner. He has the best two receivers in football by his side, and they do some amazing things - partly because they have such a talented quarterback throwing them the ball. Still, he's a risk to get injured at his age.
7. Tony Romo. The big question on everyone's mind is how Romo will fare without the presence of Terrell Owens and no one really knows yet. Roy Williams should fill in nicely for Owens, and a quarterback this talented will simply find ways to win games.
8. Jay Cutler: Cutler could go either way this year. There's no doubt about his talent, but the concerns have more to do with the fact that his receivers simply aren't as good in Chicago as they were with the Broncos. Then again, he has a much better running back, which may benefit him greatly.
2. Tom Brady: I'd be tempted to put him at #1, but his rustiness could be an issue at the beginning of the season and it remains to be seen how well he's recovered from injury. He's looked strong in the preseason, but that's no sure thing. Now that we've thrown out the risk factors, Brady is a fantasy stud and could easily be the best in football.
3. Peyton Manning: The closest thing there is to a sure thing. Never misses a start, rarely has a bad start, has talented receivers by his side, and seems to put up the same great numbers season after season. Owners should feel good every Sunday with Manning at their side.
4. Aaron Rodgers. With Brett Favre getting so much hype this season, it's hard to remember that his replacement in Green Bay is better than he is. Rodgers was great in 2008, with better numbers than Peyton Manning. His rush numbers are impressive and he has great receivers. Rodgers will be a great fantasy QB.
5. Philip Rivers. Rivers has broken out these past few years, and was a great quarterback last season. With injuries to LaDanian Tomlinson, his progress was somewhat hindered, but LT is healthy this season and Rivers has an improved receiving core.
6. Kurt Warner. Who knew the old man still had it? What an amazing 2008 it was for Warner. He has the best two receivers in football by his side, and they do some amazing things - partly because they have such a talented quarterback throwing them the ball. Still, he's a risk to get injured at his age.
7. Tony Romo. The big question on everyone's mind is how Romo will fare without the presence of Terrell Owens and no one really knows yet. Roy Williams should fill in nicely for Owens, and a quarterback this talented will simply find ways to win games.
8. Jay Cutler: Cutler could go either way this year. There's no doubt about his talent, but the concerns have more to do with the fact that his receivers simply aren't as good in Chicago as they were with the Broncos. Then again, he has a much better running back, which may benefit him greatly.
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